Health, safety, security and environment policy
Safety is our first priority
Safety isn’t just one of our core values, it’s ingrained in our culture. As a growing organisation – building and operating renewable energy projects across the world – health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) will always continue to be a key area of focus for us.
We are committed to having no accidents, maintaining the health and safety of our employees, preventing harm to those who may be affected by Lightsource bp operations, and protecting the environment. Our commitment to HSSE is a top priority and is outlined in our Health, Safety, Security and Environment Policy, which you can download below.
How we create a healthy and safe workplace
Creating safe working environments is no accident. All team members play their part because keeping everyone safe and healthy at work is everyone’s responsibility.
Some of the ways we achieve this are through:
- funding, selecting, and designing inherently safe sites
- choosing reliable contractors and suppliers
- understanding and controlling our risks
- managing work environments and travel
- fostering a culture of care for one another
- running operations where people can ‘fail safe’
How team members can support safety at work
Here are some ways in which team members at Lightsource bp can contribute to safety and comply with our HSSE policy.
Stay vigilant
- Reflect on your daily tasks – consider how you can manage risks in your role and make it easier for others to work safely too.
- Reinforce our HSSE ambitions with others, both within Lightsource bp and with our partners.
- Hold yourself and others accountable.
Uphold safety leadership principles
- Never compromise on safety – it comes above other business objectives.
- Speak up when necessary and encourage others to do so.
- Treat everyone’s health and safety as if they were your own family.
Reporting
- Encourage continuous reporting – if you see it, report it.
Personal safety
Vehicle safety
Environmental safety
Equipment safety
Electrical safety
Working at height safety
Our Golden Rules
Everyone who works for or partners with Lightsource bp has a part to play in meeting our health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) goals.
Watch our video to find out more about our Golden Rules programme and how this applies to every aspect of our operations.
Personal safety
- Wear the correct PPE
- Follow all work procedures
- Know what to do in an emergency
- Stop working if you have doubts about personal safety
- Report unsafe conditions
Vehicle safety
- Plan the safety route possible
- Give yourself enough time
- Load and secure all equipment correctly before moving a vehicle
- Wear a seatbelt
- Use defencing driving techniques
- Take extra care in poor weather
- Never use a phone or device while driving
- Follow site traffic management rules
Environmental safety
- Maintain communication when you can’t see or hear colleagues
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Monitor weather conditions
- Maintain emergency equipment
Equipment safety
- Take care with static and mobile equipment
- Talk to groundworkers
- Use spotters when moving equipment
- Ensure you’re training to operate equipment
- Establish a safe zone when lifting
- Never walk under a suspended load
- Never exceed load limits
Electrical safety
- Ensure equipment is deenergised unless approved by a permit
- Deenergised systems must be locked, tagged and tested
- Wear the correct PPE
- Know the location of any overheard and underground electrical installations
Working at height safety
- Secure tools and materials
- Tie off 100% to approved anchor points
- Use correct climbing equipment
- Follow correct climbing procedures